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Posted 29 November 2017 - 08:32 AM

WTOP radio, 11/28/17:
 

Community leaders pledge growth along Purple Line

 

 

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Elected officials, business and community leaders signed off on an agreement that’s designed to keep housing and business opportunities along the future Purple Line on a level playing field.

 

The Purple Line Corridor Coalition agreement has four goals, to support and grow local businesses, to build a thriving labor market, to make affordable housing available and to support vibrant communities.

 

At the signing ceremony at the newly-opened The Hotel in College Park, speaker after speaker noted that the agreement was not legally binding. Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker said that while it’s not a legally binding document.

 

“It’s historic — We’re signing a moral compact with the community,” he said.

 

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